Which Controller?

Hentz · 03/18/2015, 12:58 AM

Looking for something simple, nothing crazy as I'm only running a 40 Fusion.

Looking for a controller to just control my Radion, 2 MP10's and a failsafe for my heater.

I've got a desktop computer which is across the room from my tank, so I can't bring a laptop up to the controller to configure it.
Want something that I can access from my phone and/or internet as well.

What do you guys recommend?

Hentz · 03/18/2015, 08:24 AM

Bump

toothybugs · 03/18/2015, 08:29 AM

A great quote from the other thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZRippster

Just start doing research and decide on the one that best suits your needs:

http://www.neptunesystems.com/

http://www.reefangel.com/

https://www.reefai.com/

http://www.seneye.com

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/

https://www.aquariumcomputer.com

Steveg229 · 03/18/2015, 08:32 AM

I would go with an Apex. Most upgrade-able down the road if you ever decide.

itzonlithai · 03/18/2015, 10:07 AM

If you're just looking to control your lights, pumps and heater why not just get the reeflink and some temp controller like the ranco

Hentz · 03/18/2015, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itzonlithai

If you're just looking to control your lights, pumps and heater why not just get the reeflink and some temp controller like the ranco

I have the ecosmart MP10's. For the Reeflink and 2 wireless chips for the MP10's, I'd be a couple bucks away from the price of an Apex JR

DaveMorris · 03/18/2015, 01:34 PM

Given what you are asking for the Apex Jr with the Scotch module sounds like what would fit your needs the best. The RKL is an inexpensive simple controller but currently does not have a way to control Vortechs.

03/18/2015, 12:58 AM	#1
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Which Controller? Looking for something simple, nothing crazy as I'm only running a 40 Fusion. Looking for a controller to just control my Radion, 2 MP10's and a failsafe for my heater. I've got a desktop computer which is across the room from my tank, so I can't bring a laptop up to the controller to configure it. Want something that I can access from my phone and/or internet as well. What do you guys recommend? __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

03/18/2015, 08:24 AM	#2
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Bump __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

03/18/2015, 08:32 AM	#4
Steveg229 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 65	I would go with an Apex. Most upgrade-able down the road if you ever decide. __________________ 90 gallon mixed reef, Apex controller, 2 IT2040 LED's, 2 jebao RW-8's, JNS CO-1 skimmer, GFO/Carbon reactor

03/18/2015, 01:34 PM	#7
DaveMorris VP, SDMAS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,309	Given what you are asking for the Apex Jr with the Scotch module sounds like what would fit your needs the best. The RKL is an inexpensive simple controller but currently does not have a way to control Vortechs. __________________ Dave My 130g tank: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387989 Current Tank Info: 130g build in progress

03/18/2015, 10:07 AM	#5
itzonlithai Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 198	If you're just looking to control your lights, pumps and heater why not just get the reeflink and some temp controller like the ranco